Snort
snort.orgNetwork Intrusion Detection & Prevention System for Linux and Windows
Securitynetwork-securityintrusion-detectionids-ipsopen-sourcepacket-sniffingthreat-detectioncisco
About
Snort is an open-source network intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS) that monitors network traffic for malicious activity. It uses rule-based detection to identify threats, generate alerts, and optionally block harmful packets inline. It is available for both personal and business use on Linux and Windows.
Problem
Organizations need to detect and prevent malicious network activity and emerging threats in real time.
For
network security professionals and system administrators
How it works
Snort inspects network packets against a set of community or subscriber rules to identify malicious patterns and generate alerts or block traffic inline.
Business model
freemium
Status
launched
Company
Cisco